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Gareth Vaughan

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Gareth is editor of interest.co.nz and has worked for more than 20 years as a financial journalist in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has received awards in the EY Business Journalism Awards, Canon Media Awards, and Shareholders' Association Business Journalism Awards.

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Financial stability warning for debt peddled to 'customers who lack immediate financial means'
Bank for International Settlements fires BNPL warning shot across the bow of those tasked with maintaining financial stability
8th Dec 23, 4:07pm
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Bank for International Settlements fires BNPL warning shot across the bow of those tasked with maintaining financial stability
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The best rates & how much they can borrow still key factors borrowers look for from lenders
The time it takes lenders to respond has grown in importance for home loan borrowers over the course of the year
8th Dec 23, 10:26am
by Gareth Vaughan
The time it takes lenders to respond has grown in importance for home loan borrowers over the course of the year
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How about some long-term thinking and planning on immigration?
In its rush to bin the Productivity Commission, the new government should pause and consider its advice on immigration, Gareth Vaughan says
6th Dec 23, 11:42am
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In its rush to bin the Productivity Commission, the new government should pause and consider its advice on immigration, Gareth Vaughan says
Adrian Orr
Adrian Orr on doing whatever it takes to achieve low and stable inflation, and his ideal scenario for monetary policy in a year's time
Governor Adrian Orr explains what the Reserve Bank needs to see to have real confidence inflation pressures are easing off
5th Dec 23, 8:30am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Governor Adrian Orr explains what the Reserve Bank needs to see to have real confidence inflation pressures are easing off
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Insurer Tower launches review of its ownership structure
Tower hires Goldman Sachs as it kicks off review of its ownership structure
4th Dec 23, 9:58am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Tower hires Goldman Sachs as it kicks off review of its ownership structure
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Finance Now's lending tops $1 billion
SBS Bank's consumer lending subsidiary Finance Now lifts lending above $1 billion for the first time
1st Dec 23, 11:38am
by Gareth Vaughan
SBS Bank's consumer lending subsidiary Finance Now lifts lending above $1 billion for the first time
An OCR increase is not locked in, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says there's limited headroom to absorb additional inflation surprises
30th Nov 23, 11:56am
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says there's limited headroom to absorb additional inflation surprises
Big bank annual dividends: Three down, one up
Big four New Zealand banks' combined annual dividends fall even though profit rose
30th Nov 23, 7:19am
by Gareth Vaughan
Big four New Zealand banks' combined annual dividends fall even though profit rose
TSB interim profit down 35%
Half-year profit falls for TSB as revenue drops and loan impairments rise
29th Nov 23, 9:51am
by Gareth Vaughan
Half-year profit falls for TSB as revenue drops and loan impairments rise
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Lending contracts at two of NZ's big four banks in the September quarter
Loan books decline in the September quarter at two of the country's major banks, while the others record growth
28th Nov 23, 9:26am
by Gareth Vaughan
Loan books decline in the September quarter at two of the country's major banks, while the others record growth
What happened Friday
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; 3-party govt detailed, retail sales soft, economy slowing on a per capital basis, Aussie banks push ahead of NZ banks in scam fight, auditors improving, NZD steady
24th Nov 23, 3:58pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; 3-party govt detailed, retail sales soft, economy slowing on a per capital basis, Aussie banks push ahead of NZ banks in scam fight, auditors improving, NZD steady
Peters & Seymour to take turns as Deputy Prime Minister
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
24th Nov 23, 11:12am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
NZBA to update on banks' plans to combat scams and frauds in December
Banks' moves to introduce confirmation of payee service awaited as fintech Akahu moves ahead
24th Nov 23, 9:58am
by Gareth Vaughan
Banks' moves to introduce confirmation of payee service awaited as fintech Akahu moves ahead
Provisions steady across Australasia's big four banks
Loan arrears and loan impairments mostly on the rise across the big four Australasian banks
23rd Nov 23, 10:03am
by Gareth Vaughan
Loan arrears and loan impairments mostly on the rise across the big four Australasian banks
Janet Yellen speaking at the US DoJ
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance & its founder plead guilty to US charges, fined more than US$4b
Binance's 'willful failures allowed money to flow to terrorists, cybercriminals, and child abusers through its platform,' Janet Yellen says
22nd Nov 23, 10:39am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Binance's 'willful failures allowed money to flow to terrorists, cybercriminals, and child abusers through its platform,' Janet Yellen says
Inflation blamed as costs rise faster for NZ bank subsidiaries than for their Aussie parents
'Limited appeal in the sector,' Macquarie equity analysis says of the big four Australasian banks
22nd Nov 23, 9:41am
by Gareth Vaughan
'Limited appeal in the sector,' Macquarie equity analysis says of the big four Australasian banks
House in a storm
Insurer IAG fires shot across incoming government's bow on the rising costs of extreme weather events
IAG says it has paid out more than $1 billion in insurance claims for the North Island floods & Cyclone Gabrielle
20th Nov 23, 10:49am
by Gareth Vaughan
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IAG says it has paid out more than $1 billion in insurance claims for the North Island floods & Cyclone Gabrielle
Podcast: Westpac NZ's Kelly Eckhold on why the RBNZ's increased foreign currency intervention capacity makes sense
RBNZ's foreign currency intervention capacity likely to grow significantly, Westpac NZ's Kelly Eckhold says
19th Nov 23, 6:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
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RBNZ's foreign currency intervention capacity likely to grow significantly, Westpac NZ's Kelly Eckhold says
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Major banks 'working really hard' to be ready for open banking deadlines, Payments NZ CEO says
Payments NZ CEO Steve Wiggins says NZ not behind other countries on open banking due to banks' influence, seeks 'joined up view' from regulators
18th Nov 23, 9:21am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Payments NZ CEO Steve Wiggins says NZ not behind other countries on open banking due to banks' influence, seeks 'joined up view' from regulators
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NZ First's plan for a government guaranteed capital boost for NZ-owned banks
Could New Zealand First save the Conduct of Financial Institutions regime?
16th Nov 23, 12:13pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Could New Zealand First save the Conduct of Financial Institutions regime?
Auckland stormwater flooding
Banks warn insurance withdrawal could leave them with stark options
Protecting mortgagees' rights 'one of the critical elements of NZ’s financial system,' banks say of climate adaptation moves
15th Nov 23, 9:37am
by Gareth Vaughan
Protecting mortgagees' rights 'one of the critical elements of NZ’s financial system,' banks say of climate adaptation moves
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Is ANZ NZ the most valuable banking franchise in Australasia?
ANZ NZ financial results 'balanced very fairly across our customers and our shareholders,' CEO Antonia Watson says
14th Nov 23, 1:59pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ financial results 'balanced very fairly across our customers and our shareholders,' CEO Antonia Watson says
RBNZ 'building towards a higher level of foreign reserves holdings now,' Assistant Governor Karen Silk says
[updated]
Assistant Governor Karen Silk says no clear answer to the question of what the right level of foreign currency reserves the RBNZ should hold is
14th Nov 23, 1:23pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Assistant Governor Karen Silk says no clear answer to the question of what the right level of foreign currency reserves the RBNZ should hold is
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Six years, lots of work & hundreds of millions of dollars later, the big banks have met new RBNZ outsourcing requirements
After years of work involving thousands of staff & hundreds of millions of dollars, the big four banks say they've met the RBNZ's new outsourcing requirements
14th Nov 23, 5:00am
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After years of work involving thousands of staff & hundreds of millions of dollars, the big four banks say they've met the RBNZ's new outsourcing requirements
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ANZ NZ annual profit slips slightly; ANZ Group cites 16% NZ return on equity
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ANZ NZ annual profit holds above $2b despite higher loan impairments, CEO expects more stress among businesses & mortgage holders
13th Nov 23, 10:16am
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ annual profit holds above $2b despite higher loan impairments, CEO expects more stress among businesses & mortgage holders